yeah I experienced this not too long ago before I realized my hair was protein sensitive. maybe your hair does not need protein twice a month...I would try a conditioner that provides more moisture and is protein free.

Hmm this is something I never thought of. I recently brought some Giovanni products. Last week my hair was soft as butter, this week hard and crunchy. Only my relaxed ends felt this way though. Are those Shea moisture products you mentioned the set with the yellow labeling? I'm also on east coast so this dryness can be contributed to the weather. I just bun daily.